Summary of Major Legislation
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Issue Briefs
Traffic Demand Management and Managed Lanes (18-06)
We may all complain about traffic, but traffic professionals regularly work to deploy a wide variety of strategies to reduce or redistribute traffic. One of the major strategies is managed lanes, or as they are commonly known, toll roads. This issue brief discusses traffic demand management and...
Staff Publications
National Environmental Policy Act and Large Transportation Projects
One of the major components of transportation planning and project development is environmental review. This memorandum provides information on the National Environmental Protection Act and the environmental review process for large transportation projects.
03/08/2018
Natural Resources & Environment
Transportation & Motor Vehicles
Issue Briefs
Colorado License Plates (18-02)
Do you prefer green mountains and white text or white mountains and green text? Whether or not we all agree with the color choices for Colorado’s license plates, every vehicle on the roads is required to have one. This issue brief discusses license plate laws and regulations in Colorado.
Final/Annual Reports
2017 Transportation Legislation Review Committee Final Report
Final Report to the Colorado General Assembly by the Transportation Legislation Review Committee.
Staff Publications
Colorado's Transportation System
Colorado's transportation system consists of the state highway system, county and municipal roads, mass transit, airports, railroads, and bicycle and pedestrian routes. The system is primarily managed by the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT). Cities, counties, transit authorities,...
Staff Publications
Colorado Motor Vehicle Law Resource Book
The Colorado Motor Vehicle Resource Book is intended to serve as a reference guide for information on the state's motor vehicle laws.
Issue Briefs
Drone Use and Regulation in the Public Sector (17-44)
This issue brief provides a brief overview of public sector use of unmanned aircraft systems, commonly known as drones, including federal and state regulations, and current applications in Colorado.
Staff Publications
Infrastructure Public Private Partnerships
Public-private partnerships have become integral to developing infrastructure in Colorado and across the country. This memorandum describes public-private partnerships, summarizes relevant law, and provides examples of projects in Colorado.
Issue Briefs
Innovative Motor Vehicle Income Tax Credit
The state innovative motor vehicle income tax credit is intended to reduce the cost of alternative fuel vehicles and incentivize their purchase. This issue brief describes the income tax credit, most recently modified by House Bill 16-1332, and provides information on the fixed income...
Other
Colorado Trucking Industry Overview Opportunities and Challenges
Presented to the TLRC at its November 2017 meeting.
Other
DEN TODAY
Background information on the Denver Internation Airport presented to the TLRC on November 2, 2017.
Other
Southwest Chief and Front Range Passenger Rail Commission, Front Range Passenger Rail Summary of Major Issues & Strategic Considerations
Presented to the TLRC at its Novemver 2, 2017 meeting.
Other
Regional Transportation District Presentation
Presented to the TLRC at its November 2, 2017 meeting.
Other
E-470 & Express Toll Annual Report
Presented to the TLRC at its November 2, 2017 meeting.
Other
Southwest Chief & Front Range Passenger Rail Commission Overview
Presented to the TLRC at its November 2, 2017 meeting.
Other
Truckers Against Trafficking - Prevention and Intervention: Combating Human Trafficking Through the Trucking Industry
Presented to the TLRC at its November 2, 2017 meeting.
Staff Publications
Use of Communication and Technology on Colorado’s Roadway
This memorandum provides an overview of travel information available to drivers in Colorado. It also outlines the RoadX program in the Colorado Department of Transportation, which seeks to integrate emerging technologies into Colorado’s roadways.
Other
Western Slope Club 20 Resolutions
Presented to the TLRC at its November 2, 2017 meeting.
Other
CDOT Region 2 Construction Project Map, 2017
Presented to the TLRC at its November 2, 2017 meeting.
Issue Briefs
Innovative Motor Vehicle Income Tax Credit
The state innovative motor vehicle income tax credit is intended to reduce the cost of alternative fuel vehicles and incentivize their purchase. This issue brief describes the income tax credit, most recently modified by House Bill 16-1332, and provides information on the fixed income...
Staff Publications
Regional Transportation Authorities
This memorandum provides information concerning regional transportation authorities (RTAs). Specifically, it provides an overview of state laws pertaining to RTAs, RTAs currently established, powers of and financing mechanisms available to RTAs, and sales and use taxes levied in each of the...
Other
CDOT Overview of National Environmental Protection Act (NEPA) and Major Corridor Projects Update
Presented to the TLRC at its September 2017 meeting.
Other
Concerned Citizen Panel Presentation
Presented to the TLRC at its September 2017 meeting.
Issue Briefs
Regulation of Electric Bicycles
Under Colorado law, an electric bicycle is a bicycle with two or three wheels, fully operable pedals, and an electric motor that does not exceed 750 watts. This issue brief provides an overview of the current state laws related to electric bicycles, as well as an overview of...